How is Fort Carson for a first duty station as a 12B?

Welcome to the area. I grew up here in Colorado Springs, Co. and had my final tour of duty to retire here out of Fort Carson. After military duty, we're not a big city, but have plenty of things you can enjoy. Cost of living is up and climbing, especially off post living, so if you have to consider living off post, get to know the market and weigh your options with post living options. You'll do well, as others have mentioned, our units you may land in are some of the best. I'm Civil Service at Carson in support of you, your Family and if you need support, I am near the DEERS or ID card facility. Welcome! :)

My first duty was as a Private E-1, 12b 4th Engr Bn at 4th ID and it was great duty (in the 70s). We spent a lot of time in the field with Infantry, Cav. and Tankers, they needed us, we needed them, good rivalry and friendships. We trained downrange at Ft Carson but also in the mountains at Camp Hale and Desert at Ft. Irwin. They do deploy often from what I see and read but they are a trained unit when they go. CO Springs has grown too big but you can still get away to loads of fun places in an hour or two. Go for it.